Find Your Summer at Resorts in Idaho, West Virginia and California: From Yoga to Downhill Biking, They Offer It All
It might be the oldest cliché in ski country: We came for the winters and stayed for the summers. While skiing draws us to the mountains, summer beauty keeps us here. Summer in the mountains is spectacular. The warm sun, long views and cool temperatures make the mountains a perfect summer playground. Whether your tastes… Read the rest of the post!
Growing Up in the New York & New Jersey Ski Region, Part 2
Editor’s Note: Did you catch Laura’s first blog post about the New York & New Jersey ski region? If not, make sure to read up on Whiteface, Mountain Creek, and why Laura knows the region so well! Windham Mountain: Windham, NY Just a two and half hour drive north of the Big Apple and… Read the rest of the post!
Growing Up in the New York & New Jersey Ski Region, Part 1
In the world of North American skiing, the East Coast has been given a bad rap as the “Ice Coast.” Don’t let this title fool you, or more importantly, keep you from exploring the true nature of the East. Sure, it’s true some of the elevations are not as high as out West, and the… Read the rest of the post!
Liftopia’s Hidden Gems – Ski Areas Worth Discovering in 2013
These Hidden Gems are the ski areas that you might not know about, but should. From California to Maine, British Columbia to Quebec, these are some of our favorite ski areas that fly under the radar. Each one offers something unique – terrain, powder, views, amenities – but they all have one thing in common:… Read the rest of the post!
Where I’ve Skied Leaderboard: January 11, 2013
It’s time for another Where I’ve Skied Leaderboard update! We haven’t seen any major changes in our app’s top ten most visited ski areas, but there are still a bunch of resorts that are incredibly close to making the list, including Steamboat, Whistler, Alta, Mount Snow, Okemo, Squaw Valley, & Stratton. Our top gainers this week were all new to… Read the rest of the post!
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Where I’ve Skied Leaderboard: December 21, 2012
It’s time for a Where I’ve Skied Leaderboard update! Over the past seven days, there has not been much movement in the All Time Most Skied list, although Arapahoe Basin and Stowe managed to slip ahead of Park City. That’s not to say there aren’t other ski areas in hot pursuit; Steamboat, Whistler, Alta, Squaw Valley,… Read the rest of the post!
A Peek Under Liftopia’s Hood
It is hard to believe we have been working on Liftopia for 7 years now, and it certainly has come a long way since the first few years of working out of dining rooms and closets (true story). Those of you who have known Liftopia since the start are likely quite familiar with many of… Read the rest of the post!
Where I’ve Skied Leaderboards: December 14, 2012
Perhaps you’re one of the first 20,000 skiers or riders who’ve taken our Where I’ve Skied Challenge, or maybe you’ve heard about it through the grapevine, but haven’t taken it yet. There’s a chance you’ve never heard of it at all, but starting today, your favorite ski areas need your help. Each Friday here on… Read the rest of the post!
Top 5 Ski Lift Ticket Trends For 2012/13
The Liftopia office is buzzing. Every season skiers and snowboarders start to get the itch. It could be a cool breeze that catches you the right way, the change in the way the light falls on the trees, or if you are like me the first dream I had about skis gliding effortlessly through perfect… Read the rest of the post!
